How can we, as an ever-evolving community, gathered and scattered, share the benefits and learning from our common life, in all its forms? Caro Penney, Warden of Iona Abbey, reflects on the importance of community in and for the world.
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Join with us this Lent for a series of online poetry readings, book launches including an online event with poetry students in Gaza. Find out more and register here.
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As the right to peaceful protest is eroded across the world, Ruth Harvey encourages us to respond with nonviolent witness, hopeful spirituality and the power of small, faithful acts.
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Come experience the solitude of Iona in the Spring- take your pick from our full range of Spring programme weeks here. Single occupancy available for weeks before Easter.
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Watch again – Advent in Community series and Wild Goose Publications Advent readings.
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In December’s Sounds of Iona, Caro Penney Iona Abbey Warden, searches for peace as we approach Advent.
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A legacy of hope has helped to light up Iona Abbey, replacing paraffin lights with eco-friendly candles.
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Born in Scotland, the Iona Community has found a home across the globe including in Europe. In the last few months, the Community has met in Austria and the Netherlands.
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“Let mercy flood with all love”, Rolf Billes hears a lament for the sea at this year’s New College Festival of Books and Belief.
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In November’s Sounds of Iona, the Ruth Harvey considers how being rooted in community prepares us for reconciliation.
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